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EL TORO JUDO CLUB PROMOTIONS



As a charter member of the United States Judo Federation, El Toro Judo Club follows their spirit and general requirements as part of its promotion system.

Kodomo (kids under 17 years of age) follow a eleven kyu system which is designed to provide a path towards judo excellence while holding the spirit and cultural of traditional Kodokan Judo.

Seinan (Adults) have a six kyu system. Ranks of Brown and Black belt follow the requirements of the USJF.

Below are links to the various promotion guides up to the rank of 1st degree black belt (shodan). Just click to download the guides. 

Promotion Guides

BLACK BELT RANK

El Toro Judo Club follows the Nanka guidelines for Ranks of 2nd Dan and Higher.

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Kodomo to Seinan Rank Conversion

The table below show how rank earned as a Kodomo are converted when a student becomes a Seinan (17 years old).

Upon rank conversion a new Rank Certificate may be requested.

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